One of the most fun and affordable travel adventure one can do is to ride the train. It could also be convenient and worry free to get to your choice of destination. Amtrak is a great rail travel provider in California.

You can explore California and its beautiful destinations through train. Here is the list of Amtrak California trains

San Joaquins–

The San Joaquins provides a great way to connect your travel throughout California and the San Joaquin Valley. The San Joaquin Valley is California’s premier agricultural region, bordered on the west by the coastal mountain ranges, and on the east by California’s magnificent Yosemite, Kings Canyon, Sequoia, and Death Valley National Parks. The San Joaquins runs multiple times daily between the San Francisco Bay Area (or Sacramento) and Bakersfield, where Amtrak Thruway buses connect you to great Southern California destinations. Other stops along the way include Stockton, Modesto, Merced, Martinez and Fresno. Easy Thruway bus connections to San Francisco are made at Emeryville.

In this video, we travelled through by rail through Amtrak unto Yosemite National Park

Pacific Surfliner

Soak up the sun and splendor of the Pacific Coast as the Pacific Surfliner transports you (and your surfboard) to the great beach towns of Southern California, including San Diego, Oceanside and Solana Beach.

Or sit back and gaze in wonder as you glide past stunning vistas on the Coast Starlight, consistently rated one of America’s most scenic train trips. Snake along rugged inlets and cliffs that hug sapphire blue waters.

Here is a 2022 update of the Pacific Surfliner

Coast Starlight

One state. Great cities. Countless memories. California invites you to sample the unique flavors of its biggest cities, from the bright lights of LA to the hills and thrills of San Francisco. Enjoy world-class museums and performing arts venues, big league ball parks and legendary amusement parks.

Explore culturally diverse neighborhoods and bustling city centers. Ride San Francisco’s iconic cable cars and wander along Hollywood’s Walk of Fame

Here is an honest review of the Coast Starlight rommette

Pacific Surfliner and Coast Starlight travel on both Pacific views but they are different. Here’s a complete comparison guide between the two major Amtrak California railways

Sunset Limited

Travel between Louisiana and California along our southern-most route. While onboard the Sunset Limited, settle back and watch the Bayou Country, Mexican border, southwestern deserts and California mountains pass by your window. Three trains depart weekly in each direction with an enhanced schedule and departure times for westbound trains. You can also make connections to additional Amtrak trains, including the Texas Eagle, Coast Starlight, Pacific Surfliner and San Joaquins.

Here is an honest review of Sunset Limited going to Big Bend National Park